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Pernicious Pouch of Problems: A Challenging Case of Massive Hemorrhage Secondary to Jejunal Diverticular Bleeding

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Small bowel (SB) diverticulosis is an uncommon diagnosis and a rare cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. A particularly rare form of SB diverticular disease, jejunal diverticulosis, is usually discovered due to complications, such as hemorrhage, obstruction, or perforation. Owing in part to its rarity, jejunal diverticular bleeding can be difficult to identify and treat, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Here, we present the case of a 57-year-old female with recurrent massive GI hemorrhage from a jejunal diverticular vessel that was ultimately diagnosed and successfully managed endoscopically.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74590

Authors: Tyler J Reed, Sarah K Zimmer, Nicholas T Nelson, Allison M Bush

Institution: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Navy